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Date: 8.29.12 A 8.30.12 B. What are the expectations of sixth grade social studies, and how will they help me become a successful student?. Course Prospectus. Class Work:. format NB together Collect HW Prospectus- DO YOU HAVE INTERNET? Ideal Classmate/All about me Go over Warm-Up.
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Date: 8.29.12 A 8.30.12 B What are the expectations of sixth grade social studies, and how will they help me become a successful student? Course Prospectus Class Work: • format NB together • Collect HW • Prospectus- DO YOU HAVE INTERNET? • Ideal Classmate/All about me • Go over Warm-Up Warm Up: “For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” Maya Angelou Rewrite in your own words on today’s warm-up. What do you think this means? HW: Decorate your notebook cover. Use drawings, pictures, magazine clippings, Clipart or flattened household items to create An expression of who you are and your personality/interests SIGNED PROSPECTUS WIO: List qualities of Ideal Social Studies Student Page 1 Page2
Date: 8.31.12 A 9.4.12 B What are the 5 common themes of Social Studies? 5 Themes of Social Studies Notes Class Work: • Check front cover of notebook/Signature • Go over warm-up • 3) Introduce Interactive Notebook-PPT “The Perfect Notebook” • 4) 5 Themes of Social Studies Notes WS • 5)WIO Warm Up: What is government and why do we need goals, rules, and procedures? Answer in complete sentences. WIO: Take each of the 5 themes of Social Studies and describe a PERSONAL connection to each one/how have you seen this in your daily life? Do two in class. 2 sentences for each. HW: Take each of the 5 themes of Social Studies and describe a PERSONAL connection to each one/how have you seen this in your daily life? Do two in class. 2 sentences for each. **Finish the last 3 themes for HW** Page 3 Page 4
Date: 9.5.12 A 9.6.12 B EQ: How do we read, interpret, and analyze information on maps? Geography Skills: Scavenger Hunt Class Work: • Check 5 Themes of SS HW (p. 4 WIO) • Go over warm-up • Geography Skills Review Slides • Geography Scavenger Hunt • 5) WIO Warm Up: COPY BOLDED ONLY Analyze the maps on page S24 and S25. Answer the 2 multiple choice questions on each page. Be prepared to explain your answer. S24 1) S25 1) 2) 2) HW: Define the following terms using notes and internet Compass Rose Map Legend Latitude Longitude Hemisphere Projection Absolute Location Relative Location Physical Map Political Map Thematic Map Scale Equator Prime Meridian Cartographer Surveyor Global Position System WIO:3, 2, 1 on notecard to TURN IN 3- 3 things that I learned today 2- 2 things I need more practice on 1- 1 question that I have Page 5 Page 6
Date: 9.6.12 A 9.10.12 B How do we read, interpret and analyze information on maps? Land and Water Forms Vocabulary and Identification Class Work: • Check HW – Vocabulary definitions/Late work? • Finish Scavenger Hunt • Map Skills Quiz • Latitude/Longitude Video • Copy Vocab • Land and Water Forms Vocabulary Activity Warm Up: COPY BOLDED WORDS ONLY!!! Analyze the maps on pages S22 and S23. Answer the 2 multiple choice questions on each page. Be prepared to explain your answers. S22 1.) S23 1.) 2.) 2.) WIO: 3-2-1 on a note card. 3- 3 things you learned 2-2 things you still need practice with 1-1 question you have HW: Using the Land and Water Forms Vocabulary worksheet, complete the Land and Water Forms map skills WS. **Complete Geography Vocab if not done yet** Page 7 Page 8
Date: 9.11.12 A 9.12.12 B How do the 5 themes of Geography influence our studies of the earth and its civilizations? 5 Themes of Geography Notes Class Work: Warm Up: COPY BOLDED WORDS ONLY!!! We are going to watch a video clip of President Bush in response 9/11. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. How would you summarize the events of 9/11/2001? How do you think that day should be remembered? • Warm-up – Discovery Ed Video • Check HW – Land/Water Forms Vocab • Go over HW Vocab words • Review map skills quiz • 5 Themes of Geography Notes/PPT • WIO • Explain HW – Imaginary Nation • WIO: • Find examples of each of the 5 themes of geography for the United States. • Work with a partner to brainstorm. • HW: Create a map of your own country. Map should show map basics discussed with at least: • 2 landforms • 2 water forms • Name your country • Show political details • Use assignment rubric provided. • Include EVERYTHING on the rubric!!! Page 9 Page 10